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Stories in Humans that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.

I rise early, while the world sleeps
I come from a family of early risers. My grandma wakes up early, my mom wakes up early, even on the weekends. When they have nothing to do or nowhere to go, they probably subconsciously understand the importance of it, without realizing it.
By Priya G4 years ago in Humans
I Forgive You, Dad
I had a difficult relationship with my father, but not for same reason as other kids. I was not a rebellious rule-breaker and he was not overly strict or neglectful. He did not abuse me or my mother. He was always attentive, generous and ready to help. On outward appearances he was the kind of father my friends wished they had, yet I felt ashamed and guilty for wishing I had a ‘normal’ dad.
By Skye Bothma4 years ago in Humans
Vocal Heroes, I choose you
It takes great courage to bare ones soul, fully knowing that we are releasing our innermost and deepest pain, sorrow, shame, joy, disappointments and even failures, for all to see. Yet we do so every day, on this writing platform.
By Novel Allen4 years ago in Humans
Coronasomnia. It's real and trust me, it's out to get you.
Lack of sleep has always been a common issue for me, of course; it isn’t necessarily an issue for everyone. Well, it wasn’t necessarily an issue for everyone until the pandemic.
By Ceo Of Dying4 years ago in Humans
Why Do Some People Try To Hold Us Back?
The term crab mentality is originated from the story about “crabs trapped in a bucket”. While trapped, the crabs are unable to escape the bucket as they are continuously dragging back any crab who tries to make it to the top.
By Afshara4 years ago in Humans
21 Life Lessons from a 74-Year Old
Nature can be a great place to get exercise, provide room for thought and reflection, and to recharge your batteries. -- L I F E I N S I G H T S
By Øivind H. Solheim4 years ago in Humans
Are We Obligated to Cherish Friendships for Old Times' Sake?
Separation is an inseparable part of every spiritual transformation. Your soul's purpose no longer resonates with the old world, old perceptions and old acquaintances. People leave.
By Katarzyna Portka4 years ago in Humans
Why Kindness Matters
Maybe your plans fall through, or your relationship has finally run its course. Or you get into a fight with your best friend. Or perhaps you're just tired of receiving rejection after rejection email, fucking up at work, or fighting with your mother about having kids.
By wanderluster4 years ago in Humans
I Think I'm Outgrowing My Friends
Picture this: you're out with two of your friends that you've known back in college for nearly a decade. The three of you are in your mid-twenties. You're eating at a restaurant. They offer delectable brown bread and butter for free that comes before appetizers and/or your main meal. The three of you are going out to celebrate one of your friend's recent success of picking up a "big boy job" after working two years in retail. You're all in high spirits, ready to enjoy a 1000-plus-calorie meal. It's good vibes all around.
By Kirk Pineda, LMHC (aka "DEUXQANE")4 years ago in Humans
Now, You’re Speaking My Language
Did you know love had a language? I had no idea it spoke anything other than butterflies in the stomach, flutters in the heart, & sometimes tears in the eyes. Turns out, love has multiple languages, & just like others—it has to be learned because everyone speaks it differently.
By Stephy Ellsworth4 years ago in Humans
How an Idea of Buying a $500 Couch Snowballed into a $4000 Remodeling Adventure
My grief counselor told me that someday, with the passage of time, I would look back and smile at many of the memories Sid and I made together during our 45-year loving marriage.
By Joan Gershman4 years ago in Humans
My Favourite Books of 2021
No.1: The Midnight Library- Matt Haig Usually being more of a nonfiction reader I was reluctant to delve into this book. I’d never heard anything about it, never read anything by the author before, and was simply going off a recommendation- but oh boy I was glad I did.
By Noah Douglas4 years ago in Humans